Last Friday I spent a wonderful day with some really talented bloggers at a beautiful location house in Sussex for a day of photography and fun (see the hashtag #farmbloggers on IG and Twitter for some great snapshots). I’ll be…
Family-living favourites from Ikea’s new PS 2014 collection
Ikea’s new PS 2014 Collection hits stores across the UK today, and with flexibility at the heart of its design, it’s ideal for family living – where the demands on the home are constantly changing as kids grow and develop….
Etsy’s Best… Stationery picks
My love of stationery knows no bounds. I relished stocking up ready for the start of each school year, and can remember the joy of buying tres chic French stationery whilst on camping holidays with my family in France. I…
Things to do in Queenstown when you’re four: The TSS Earnslaw
Seeing the vintage TSS Earnslaw steamboat come in and out of the bay with its black smoke curling up into the sky, will be one of my strongest visual memories of Queenstown. We watched it from all over Queenstown –…
Things to do in Queenstown when you’re four: Lake Hayes
Yesterday I wrote about Arrowtown, and just a short drive (about five minutes) from there is Lake Hayes – a perfect spot to head to after a morning in Arrowtown. While Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown itself is so large…
Family living: 5 great ways to display children’s artwork
Before I had kids I was under the impression I’d treasure every last bit of artwork my children produced. But I had absolutely no idea of the vast mountains of paintings, drawings, and junk-model sculptures that two children would create…



